How far can EU universities ride the post-Covid spending wave?

Amid the economic ravages inflicted by the coronavirus, the EU has agreed a huge stimulus package. But while research in some countries looks set for a transformational boost, it may be a different story for teaching

Published on
March 18, 2021
Last updated
March 19, 2021
David Matthews
Young woman riding an inflatable dinghy boat on wave that are filled with euro notes to symbolise European research funding
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